EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Explore Old San Juan, the oldest settlement within Puerto Rico and the historic colonial section of the city of San Juan. The historic district is a National Historic Landmark District and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour will bring you right up to and inside a19th-century military barrack and a 500-year old castle.
Your first stop is the Museum of the Americas, a non-profit institution founded in 1992, offering a vision of the history and culture of the American continent, emphasizing Puerto Rico through numerous exhibitions and cultural activities. The museum is located in the Cuartel de Ballaja, formerly Spanish military barracks built in the 19th century.
After spending time at the museum, you will be driven to and will get to explore the 500-year old San Cristobal Castle, otherwise known as Fort San Cristobal. San Cristobal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World. When it was finished in 1783, it covered about 27 acres of land and was wrapped around much of the city of San Juan. Along with the fort, you will have an opportunity to visit several surrounding historical sites.
The tour culminates with free time for shopping among the numerous souvenir and artisans’ shops that the old city has to offer.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
